News & Stories


Prayer Warriors’ Walk for Peace and Flourishing in Belgrave

6th February 2025

The Revd Dr Vijay Kumar led a ‘deeply moving and spirit-filled’ prayer walk in the Belgrave area of the diocese.   

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Sharing in the Word - a Bible Reading Marathon

3rd February 2025

Members of St Paul’s Church in Oadby recently achieved the ambitious goal of reading the entire Bible aloud in various different languages, bringing people together from the community, across the wider diocese and all over the world.

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This Week: Racial Justice Sunday 2025

3rd February 2025

Sunday 9 February is Racial Justice Sunday. Entering its 30th year of celebration, this is a unique day in which we, as the body of Christ, highlight the continued need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice.

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Introducing the Diocese of Leicester’s Ministry Experience Scheme Class of 2025

27th January 2025

There’s a new team of hope-filled, joy-inspiring, God-loving young adults in our diocese, and they’re out making a difference in our worshipping communities.

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New Beginnings in the Parish of the Resurrection

20th January 2025

The licensing of The Reverend Dr Vijay Kumar as Pioneer Priest in the Benefice of the Resurrection Leicester, was held during morning prayer at Bishop’s Lodge on 14 January 2025.

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Bishops' Christmas Message 2024

23rd December 2024

The Bishops' Christmas Message reminds us that Christ came for all people. The video features Christmas wishes in many languages, thanks to the community of Hope Hamilton Church of England Primary School.

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Global Carol Service Brings Cultures Together for 'A Glimpse of Heaven'

16th December 2024

The service was an uplifting celebration of our diocese’s diverse intercultural communities, perfectly melded in a rich offering of music, dance, prayer and worship.

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Commissioning the Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester

27th November 2024

Sophie Holder was commissioned as Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester during a joyful service of intercultural worship at the recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.

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Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity

11th November 2024

Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024.

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‘We’re All Saints’ - A Community Art and RE Project in Loughborough

31st October 2024

All Saints with Holy Trinity, who became an Intercultural Worshipping Community (IWC) in 2019, are excited to have embarked upon their ‘We’re All Saints’ project and commissioned bespoke artwork for the church which will lead to collaborative projects with local schools and community groups.

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